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- Knowledge
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- Work Values
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Job Description: Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
Soil and Plant Scientists spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Originality, and Inductive Reasoning. Soil and Plant Scientists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Biology, Education and Training, and English Language and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Science.
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Work Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Thinking Creatively
Analyzing Data or Information
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Training and Teaching Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coaching and Developing Others
Interacting With Computers
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Developing and Building Teams
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Staffing Organizational Units
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Selling or Influencing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Assisting and Caring for Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Originality
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Written Comprehension
Fluency of Ideas
Information Ordering
Far Vision
Near Vision
Mathematical Reasoning
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Recognition
Number Facility
Visualization
Selective Attention
Visual Color Discrimination
Speed of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Memorization
Depth Perception
Control Precision
Finger Dexterity
Time Sharing
Multilimb Coordination
Auditory Attention
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Hearing Sensitivity
Trunk Strength
Response Orientation
Spatial Orientation
Glare Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Static Strength
Manual Dexterity
Gross Body Coordination
Night Vision
Extent Flexibility
Reaction Time
Sound Localization
Stamina
Peripheral Vision
Speed of Limb Movement
Rate Control
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Investigative
Realistic
Artistic
Social
Conventional
Enterprising
Knowledge
Biology
Education and Training
English Language
Mathematics
Chemistry
Geography
Computers and Electronics
Food Production
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Physics
Personnel and Human Resources
Clerical
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
Sales and Marketing
History and Archeology
Design
Foreign Language
Sociology and Anthropology
Production and Processing
Psychology
Transportation
Economics and Accounting
Telecommunications
Philosophy and Theology
Building and Construction
Wages
Maryland
$80,960
Connecticut
$75,420
Alabama
$73,160
West Virginia
$70,800
Mississippi
$68,870
Louisiana
$68,810
New Jersey
$66,910
California
$66,020
Massachusetts
$65,320
Hawaii
$64,430
New Mexico
$63,140
Michigan
$61,250
Idaho
$61,130
Minnesota
$60,510
Iowa
$59,290
North Carolina
$58,470
New York
$58,330
Illinois
$58,240
Alaska
$57,910
Tennessee
$57,440
Georgia
$57,420
Washington
$57,130
Pennsylvania
$56,890
Virginia
$55,670
Oregon
$55,610
Kansas
$55,070
Wisconsin
$54,850
Arizona
$54,700
Maine
$53,780
North Dakota
$53,260
Delaware
$52,570
Arkansas
$51,760
Texas
$51,300
Colorado
$50,930
South Dakota
$50,360
Indiana
$49,040
Ohio
$47,850
Wyoming
$47,460
Kentucky
$46,890
Nebraska
$45,270
Florida
$41,980
Oklahoma
$41,430
Puerto Rico
$34,610
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Science
Speaking
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Active Listening
Mathematics
Systems Analysis
Monitoring
Systems Evaluation
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Operations Analysis
Coordination
Quality Control Analysis
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Service Orientation
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Negotiation
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Management of Material Resources
Troubleshooting
Technology Design
Work Values
Achievement
Independence
Recognition
Working Conditions
Relationships
Support
Work Styles
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Dependability
Independence
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Adaptability/Flexibility
Innovation
Cooperation
Leadership
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Freedom to Make Decisions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Contact With Others
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
Coordinate or Lead Others
Time Pressure
Level of Competition
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With External Customers
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Physical Proximity
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Duration of Typical Work Week
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Degree of Automation
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Work Schedules
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Outdoors, Under Cover
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Post-Doctoral Training